Registered Dental Hygienist - Full-Time
Compensation
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Job Description
The Staff Pad is partnering with a reputed dental clinic in Indianapolis, IN to recruit a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to provide high-quality preventive dental care and patient education.
This opportunity offers clinical autonomy, professional development, mentorship, and a supportive team environment.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and preventive treatments
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
- Take dental X-rays and conduct oral cancer and dental disease screenings
- Maintain accurate patient records, clinical notes, and observations
- Follow infection control protocols and maintain a safe clinical environment
- Collaborate with dentists and the dental team to support excellent patient outcomes
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- What We’re Looking For
- Education, Licensure, Certifications and Experience
- Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Current, valid state dental hygiene license
- Dental radiography certification, as required by the state
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and preventive dentistry
What You Can Expect
- Competitive compensation and clinical autonomy
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts
- Employee assistance program and commuter benefits
- Mentorship, peer support, and leadership development opportunities
- Specialty training and continuing education
- Employee perks, discounts, and pet insurance
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in patients’ oral health while advancing your dental hygiene career. Apply today!
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and possess a current, valid state dental hygiene license. A dental radiography certification is also required as per state regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $93k (middle half $83k–$113k)66 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Indiana | 94 active | 5,805 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,805 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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